An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations (1883)
Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 57
O. E. A quern or handmill.Brand, A.S. A torch; hence, from its shin-ing apj^carance, a sword. {Mcyrick.) Brandrate, O. E. An iron tripod fixed overthe fire, on which to set a pot or kettle. Braquemard,O. E. A kind ofsabre—un grantcoustel dAle- maigne, nommeraquemart; 14thcentury. Brass, Gen.… … present day. Mosaic gold, pinchbeck, princesmetal, &c., are varieties of brass differing inthe proportions of the ingredients. Brass beateninto very thin leaves is called Dutch Metal. Brassart. Plate armour for the arm. (Fig. loi.) Brasses. Engraved metal ])lates inlaid in thepavements or walls…
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